Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 3

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #221 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:41 pm

BYU pulling away

Silk Wilkes · Post #222 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:41 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Leonard picks Fredette's pocket, and steals it from him

That means the same thing.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #223 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:42 pm

Youngblood wrote:
Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Leonard picks Fredette's pocket, and steals it from him

That means the same thing.

Just put it there for those who didn't know :wink:

Dalek · Post #224 » by **Dalek** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:13 pm

BYU wins, and Jimmer had an average type game. He had moments where he took over but his shot wasn't falling and he was regularly double-teamed. His turnovers are a problem, but hopefully he cleans that up through the tournament.

He did pass the ball well today and we got to see a bit of his drive and dish skills. I really think he is an underrated passer. He ended with 25 and 9 assists. Not bad.

Silk Wilkes · Post #225 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:14 pm

His defense was Blatche-esque though. I love the offense but that defense makes me cringe especially since the Raps are allergic to it.

Brinbe · Post #226 » by **Brinbe** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:18 pm

Good chance to see Jones/Knight here

TheRealDeal · Post #227 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:27 pm

D-Will and T-Jones in big games right now.

TheRealDeal · Post #228 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:33 pm

I wish Enes Kanter was out there for Kentucky

Dalek · Post #229 » by **Dalek** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:42 pm

There is way too little information on Kanter to draft him. He didn't play this year, if there is a lock-out that could be two years before he actually steps on court. At least we got to see Irving dominate for a bit; we know what we would get. Drafting Kanter is like reaching blindly hoping he is athletic enough for the NBA.

TheRealDeal · Post #230 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:43 pm

D-Will knocking down the clutch 3 at the end of the shot clock. Shooting 62% on the season now from behind the arc. 11 pts so far in the half.

Tim Osman · Post #231 » by **Tim Osman** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:48 pm

Crooked_J wrote:There is way too little information on Kanter to draft him. He didn't play this year, if there is a lock-out that could be two years before he actually steps on court. At least we got to see Irving dominate for a bit; we know what we would get. Drafting Kanter is like reaching blindly hoping he is athletic enough for the NBA.

Spurs says don't mind if I do!

TheRealDeal · Post #232 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:55 pm

Crooked_J wrote:There is way too little information on Kanter to draft him. He didn't play this year, if there is a lock-out that could be two years before he actually steps on court. At least we got to see Irving dominate for a bit; we know what we would get. Drafting Kanter is like reaching blindly hoping he is athletic enough for the NBA.

I know but he dominated the only time we've seen him against the guys in this draft . At the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit, he put up 34 points and 13 rebounds in the prestigious all-star game. It would have been interesting to see how he did at UK.

TheRealDeal · Post #233 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:59 pm

these are his highlights from the game for those who didn't see it

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Fkd_1GI1s&feature=player_embedded#at=33[/youtube]

Silk Wilkes · Post #234 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:19 pm

How does Kanter do against good international competition? Like possibly the bigs for Team USA?

ATLTimekeeper · Post #235 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:23 pm

Youngblood wrote:How does Kanter do against good international competition? Like possibly the bigs for Team USA?

Those are the bigs for team USA. Unless you mean the senior team, which he hasn't played against. He's 18 years old.

Silk Wilkes · Post #236 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:26 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:
Youngblood wrote:How does Kanter do against good international competition? Like possibly the bigs for Team USA?

Those are the bigs for team USA. Unless you mean the senior team, which he hasn't played against. He's 18 years old.

Yea I realize it's World versus USA. I should re-phrase. How does he do against the best bigs in general? Who are the best bigs he's faced and what has he done against them?

ATLTimekeeper · Post #237 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:45 pm

Youngblood wrote:
ATLTimekeeper wrote:
Youngblood wrote:How does Kanter do against good international competition? Like possibly the bigs for Team USA?

Those are the bigs for team USA. Unless you mean the senior team, which he hasn't played against. He's 18 years old.

Yea I realize it's World versus USA. I should re-phrase. How does he do against the best bigs in general? Who are the best bigs he's faced and what has he done against them?

He hasn't played all that much. But if he comes out and dominates in the Hoop Summit again (and pass the medical tests) he'll go high, unquestionably.

TheRealDeal · Post #238 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:48 pm

Terrence hasn't done much today but he still looks like an obvious top 5 guy (not that we didn't already know that). He's got sneaky athleticism.

JN · Post #239 » by JN » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:52 pm

Looks like Texas will lose another road game against a mediocore Big 12 opponent this weekend in Colorado.

Alec Burks has been great for Colorado however, with 29-9-4.

TheRealDeal · Post #240 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:57 pm

Jones hits a clutch shot to put UK up 10 with 2 mins left and the nice steal on the other end.